La Crosse County

Steve Huntzicker explains how to prevent Tent Caterpillars from invading your trees. For more information, please click “Read More”.

In Part 2 of this series, Steve Huntzicker talks about what to put in your raised beds and the pros and cons of having one. To view this week’s Hands on Gardening, please click “Read More”.

In Part 1 of this series, Steve Huntzicker explains why a raised bed may be the answer when you have limited space for a garden or flowers. To view this week’s Hands on Gardening, please click “Read More”.

Steve Huntzicker gives tips on how to control garlic mustard weeds. To view this week’s Hands on Gardening, please click “read more”.

Steve Huntzicker talks about treating Emerald Ash Borer, the product choices and how to safely handle them. To view this week’s Hands on Gardening, please click, “read more”.

Steve Huntzicker reports on how to deal with the disease and the choices you have. To view this week’s Hands on Gardening, please click, “read more”.

Apples are the most common fruit tree planted in Wisconsin. In addition to providing fruit, apple trees can be a pleasing addition to the home landscape. However, unlike most shade trees, apple trees require annual training and pruning from the time of planting to produce an attractive and productive tree. To learn about the care of apple trees, please click “read more”.

Steve Huntzicker discusses the attributes of the “Hosta of the Year” named by the American Hosta Growers Association. To view this week’s Hands on Gardening, please click “read more”.

Phenology is the study of the timing of natural events in relation to climatic conditions. Common examples are migrating birds and blooming flowers. To view this week’s Hands on Gardening please click, “read more”.

The 2013 La Crosse County Dairy Breakfast will be held on June 15th, 2013. Hosts for this year’s event will be Ernie and Jodie Hoffman and family. The farm is located near West Salem just off of County Highway C on Hoff Road. (W2951 Hoff Road). Breakfast will be served from 6am to 11am. More information to come. Further questions can be directed to Deb Schwarz at 608-769-5474.